Acadia NP
Acadia National Park rock face closed
BAR HARBOR, Maine—Acadia National Park rangers say climbing areas at Otter Cliffs continue to be closed and those who attempt to climb face citations.
http://www.mercurynews.com/travel/ci_10022549Eco-resort Threat to Schoodic Wildlife; Developers Weigh Options
WINTER HARBOR — The Frenchman Bay Conservancy, in its first public statement on the issue, says a proposed eco-resort abutting the Schoodic portion of Acadia National Park is the most current and significant threat to the Schoodic ecological corridor.
Banff National Park
http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16009&Itemid=31Bryce Canyon National Park
Outdoor notebook: Bryce Canyon getting ready for runners
Bryce Canyon Half Marathon and 5K
http://www.sltrib.com/outdoors/ci_9831247Death Valley National Park
‘It was life-changing'
He was in church, listening to Psalm 23, when Roger Homrich was inspired to hike across Death Valley.
http://www.monroenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080728/SPORTS/329466718Dirt-biking in Death Valley
Some people think of motorcycles as a menace to society and the desert landscape as hostile and lifeless. But for me they are both deeply satisfying. So when an invitation came out of the blue to tag along with a video crew shooting a segment about riding dirt bikes in Death Valley, Calif., with actor and longtime desert aficionado Perry King, how could I resist?
http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/story/614196.htmlDenali National Park
Flood Warnings and Watches in effect for areas near Denali National Park, Fairbanks and Salcha
The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and warnings for areas north of the Upper Valley on the other side of the Alaska Range. Some residents in the Salcha area have been evacuated. Fairbanks is expecting heavy rains and the Nenana River is expected to crest at levels above flood stage.
http://ktna.org/topics.php?aid=679Park researchers shoot aggressive bear
A remote section of Denali National Park is closed to the public after researchers shot an aggressive bear that then disappeared in dense brush.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008036361_webbear06.htmlEverglades National Park
New Vegetation Maps Will Improve Everglades Restoration
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 30, 2008 (ENS) - Map specialists, scientists and vegetation experts at the South Florida Water Management District have created the most detailed vegetation maps ever produced of the southern Everglades, giving water and land managers an additional tool to guide Everglades restoration.
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jul2008/2008-07-30-091.aspMapping the Everglades’ Varied Landscapes
Different constituencies’ visions of Everglades restoration may not look all that alike.
http://www.miller-mccune.com/article/539Glacier National Park
Study: Blasting bad for Glacier National Park
Evaluation finds proposed blasting inadvisable for avalanche control in Glacier National Park
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/apwire/b3e0c5e632886f6bcdfad1649faf6fc0.htmLiving by the lake, and the mountains, and the rivers
Here in Western Montana we suffer from an embarrassment of riches. Flathead Lake. Glacier National Park. The Swan Mountains. The Mission Mountains. Multiple brewing companies. The list goes on and on.
So here's my pitiful confession: My name is Alex and I've only been to Glacier once this year, and only for three hours. I took my first swim in Flathead Lake this weekend and I have yet to set foot in the Jewel Basin. Ever.
http://bigforkeagle.com/articles/2008/07/31/editorials/edit01.txtGlacier National Park road work continues
Construction crews are in the midst of working at the west entrance of Glacier National Park to widen the road and add a bypass.
http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=8714091&nav=menu227_8Grand Canyon
Heights and nerve rule the Canyon
GRAND CANYON - Starting out on a six-day series of wilderness hikes in the Grand Canyon on unmaintained trails where even a minor misstep can cost you your life is probably not the best time to discover you're terrified of heights.
http://www.boston.com/travel/getaways/us/articles/2008/07/27/heights_and_nerve_rule_the_canyon/Uranium testing at Grand Canyon
Concerns about possible Uranium contamination inside the Grand Canyon National Park have led to an investigation that will cost $100,000.
http://www.azcentral.com/12news/news/articles/2008/07/24/20080724gcuranium-CR.htmlGrand Teton National Park
Wildfires strengthen
A fire north of Pinedale doubled Tuesday night to more than 2,000 acres and continued to burn into the Bridger Wilderness, officials said Wednesday.
http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/article.php?art_id=3405Grand Teton: Climbing guide died Saturday
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) Officials at Grand Teton National Park say a climbing guide died Saturday while climbing there alone.
http://cbs4denver.com/coloradowire/22.0....imbingDeath.xmlGrand Teton National Park road closure set for Signal Mountain
The following is a press release issued from Grand Teton National Park concerning construction and road closures near the Signal Mountain Summit.
http://planetjh.com/news/A_103845.aspxGreat Smoky National Park
Federal Funding Helps Tennessee Parks Improve Services
Jul. 28--Visitors to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will notice improved services throughout the park this summer thanks to a federal funding increase.
http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1499879/federal_funding_helps_tennessee_parks_improve_services/The Great Smoky Mountains National Park: 75th anniversary in 2009
The only time my family on either side of my tree has had a reunion was when my dad's side converged at Fontana Village near Fontana Dam for a week. In the midst of the Great Smoky Mountains, this was a gorgeous place to spend time.
http://www.gadling.com/2008/07/06/the-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-75th-anniversary-in-200/Mount Rainier
Comment period ends today for Rainier’s Carbon River Road
Today is the last day Mount Rainier National Park will accept public comment about repairs to Carbon River Road.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/adventure/outdoors/story/429405.htmlSnow greets visiting hikers at Mount Rainier
PARADISE, Wash. -- Cool ocean temperatures in the southern Pacific Ocean -- a phenomenon known as La Nina -- chilled sunny expectations this summer for thousands of visitors to Mount Rainier National Park.
http://www.mlive.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2008/07/snow_greets_visiting_hikers_at.htmlRainier glacier melt may boost debris flow risk
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK -- A slurry of rocks and mud sounded like a freight train when it ripped through a popular Mount Rainier hiking destination in 2001 and scared some television viewers who believed their homes were in the path.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/371710_rainier22.htmlOlympic National Park
Biological splendor at Olympic National Park
(07-13) 04:00 PDT Olympic National Park, Wash. -- On a clear day at Seattle's Pike Place Market, you can peer over the top of your latte foam at the glacier-draped Olympic Mountains, which fill the western skyline.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/07/11/TRCF11EUUC.DTLNew Olympic National Park superintendent on the job
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Karen Gustin has a pleasing view from her new superintendent's chair, but what charms her is the idea of getting out of the office.
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20080724/NEWS/807240302Port Townsend man killed on fire line in Northern California
REDDING, Calif. –– One month after graduating from Port Townsend High School, 18-year-old Andrew "Andy" Palmer died on his first day working the Northern California fire line as a member of an Olympic National Park crew.
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20080727/NEWS/807270310Rocky Mountain National Park
Denver couple wills $3 million to Rocky Mountain National Park fund
A Denver couple has left a record donation of $3 million to the nonprofit organization that supports Rocky Mountain National Park.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/28/denver-couple-wills-3-million-to-rocky-mountain/Three injured after lightning strike in Rocky Mountain Park
Three people suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when lightning struck near them as they hiked in Rocky Mountain National Park, officials said.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/08/4-hit-lightning-rocky-mountain-national-park/SPEAKOUT: Synthetic pheromone packets a safer way to fight mountain pine beetle infestations
Pesticides often have larger effects than we intend. Some of those used in responding to the mountain pine beetle infestation are no different. Carbaryl, the active ingredient in the most common sprays used to protect trees against beetles, is one of these. It is a neurotoxin that is dangerous to humans and pets through skin contact, inhalation and ingestion through food or water. And it is highly toxic to bees, stoneflies and some fish.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/06/speakout-synthetic-pheromone-packets-a-safer-way/Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park, volunteers to eradicate buffelgrass
Now that monsoon rains have brought dormant plants back to life, staff at Saguaro National Park will again be using herbicides to control buffelgrass. Other city, county, state, and federal agencies are spraying buffelgrass at this time of year as well, states a Saguaro National Park news release.
http://www.vailsun.com/articles/2008/07/28/news/news08.txtSaguaro Park fires close trails, camp areas
Fires burning in Saguaro National Park's eastern branch led to the closure of numerous hiking trails, off-trail hiking areas and campgrounds in the park as the Tucson area goes into the Fourth of July three-day weekend.
http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/89962.phpShenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park Launches Multimedia Tour Inviting Visitors to Experience the Blue Ridge Mountains Like Never Before
Austin, Texas - Greta Miller, Executive Director of the Shenandoah National Park Association announced today the launch of a new interpretive tool, the GPS Ranger™, for visitors at Shenandoah National Park. Visitors to the park can experience the Blue Ridge Mountains and learn more about the park’s unique history, land, plants, and animals with the assistance of the multimedia GPS Ranger™ tour guide system. Informative and educational ranger-narrated videos automatically play as guests hike.
http://travelvideo.tv/news/more.php?id=15042_0_1_0_MShenandoah National Park Presents Butterfly Photography Seminar
Shenandoah National Park will be hosting a "Butterfly Photography and Identification" seminar on July 12. William B. Folsom and Joseph Rossbach, photography workshop leaders at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, will show participants when, where and how to approach butterflies. They will provide technical tips, whether using a digital or film camera. Mary Willeford Bair, natural resource specialist with the National Park Service, will provide tips for identifying the most common butterflies found in this area. The workshop offers a mix of indoor Powerpoint programs and outdoor field practice. The workshop will be held rain or shine.
http://www.dailynews-record.com/artsandentertainment_details.php?AID=29651&CHID=5&sub=EscapeGypsy Moth Defoliation Increases 46 Percent in Virginia
(PressZoom) - Officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry ( VDOF ) say that the gypsy moth returned with a vengeance this year, defoliating 112,340 acres of forest across the Commonwealth – an increase of almost 39,000 acres over last year’s total. Nearly 70,000 acres of defoliation occurred across the George Washington – Jefferson National Forest close to the West Virginia state line. An additional 11,750 acres affected Shenandoah National Park.
http://presszoom.com/story_145459.htmlYellowstone NP
Bison advocates aim to seed West with new herds
CORWIN SPRINGS, Mont. (AP) — More than a century after Buffalo Bill and others hunted America's wild bison to near-extinction, researchers at a compound near Yellowstone National Park have launched an ambitious restoration effort.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gpEFvIKLOA4ClK0PjjuwrNyu7Y_wD92857V00Give Them a Home? Ranchers oppose plan to restore bison to areas in the West
More than 100 years after America's wild bison were hunted to near-extinction, researchers at a compound near Yellowstone National Park have begun a restoration effort.
http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/jul/31/give-them-a-home/?business-nationworldFire Burning in Yellowstone National Park
A fire is burning in Yellowstone National Park forcing rangers to close a portion of Grand Loop Road.
http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=8763819&nav=menu554_11_14
